David Norris (Independent) | Oireachtas source

There is a greater charge for putting it underground. I know it is considerable. At the moment it is estimated at about three times the cost of putting it overground but it is dropping all the time. There are also other advantages. One will not lose on tourism. Putting things underground leads to fewer outages, less maintenance which is also a very good reason for putting them underground. I thank the Acting Chairman for his indulgence. Like the former speaker, my friend Senator Bacik, I would also have had lots more to say but it shows what an interesting and useful debate this is. I compliment my colleagues, Senators Mullen and Quinn, for tabling it.